Cycling and Mental Health Archives

How Having a Cycling “Micro-Adventure” Can Improve Your Mental Health

July 23, 2021 at 8:34 am6 min reading

Travel, as we knew it before the pandemic, is likely not going to return anytime soon. In fact, with all the disruptions and destruction that COVID-19 has caused, international travel may never truly recover the full force it had at the beginning of 2020. And…

Cycling During the Pandemic: “Alone but Connected”

July 23, 2021 at 8:18 am6 min reading

Health & Training

We talk a lot about how special the cycling community is and the numerous benefits it can have on mental health. Although some cycling circles are still pegged with a reputation of elitism or snobbery, we know that as more and more people discover the…

Why It’s Never Too Late to Start Cycling (and to Enjoy the Mental Health Benefits It Provides!)

July 23, 2021 at 8:06 am6 min reading

Health & Training

We can probably all agree that cycling has plenty of benefits to offer regarding physical and mental health. Especially in the context of dealing with the challenges posed by the pandemic—cycling has emerged as a proper lifeline for many. In fact, the World Health Organisation…

A Short Summary of Mental and Physical Health Benefits of Cycling

December 30, 2020 at 7:00 am5 min reading

Health & Training

It’s not startling news to declare that cycling regularly is good for you. Because it is done outdoors, often in a park or the countryside, it provides benefits that indoor exercise – even on a bicycle trainer – can’t. And because, unlike jogging, say, it…

You Are Not Alone: USA’s Cycling New Well-Being Programme Looks to Shed More Light on Mental Heath

March 13, 2020 at 9:58 am7 min reading

Socialising and Culture

Mental health and sports have a complicated relationship. One that is definitely evolving but that still has a long way to go. Kelsey Erickson, a varsity athlete, turned academic researcher, turned director of SafeSport USA, is on a mission to change the way we think…

Cycling Is the Happiest Mode of Transportation, New Study Says

April 4, 2019 at 9:59 am4 min reading

Health & Training

A recent study at the University of Minnesota looked at various modes of transportation and concluded that, clearly, “biking is the happiest”. The researchers set out to better understand the connections between daily travel behaviour and emotional wellbeing, and their findings are very interesting. Let’s…

Cycling and Mental Health: Keeping the Connection Positive

March 15, 2019 at 11:11 am7 min reading

Health & Training

We talk a lot about the positive effects of cycling, and no doubt, there are many. From helping improve overall fitness and heart health, build muscle, reduce stress, and even combat PTSD, cycling has plenty of benefits. That being said, anytime you’re engaging in a…